Almost all of the beancurd and soy milk consumed in Taiwan is made from soybeans imported from the United States. Photos by Rich J Matheson Few comestibles are more Taiwanese than tofu, soy sauce, and ...

Taiwan’s economy confronts a challenging outlook of slowing global growth, geopolitical tensions, and the potential impact of U.S. trade policies. The Taiwan economy has performed strongly this year, ...

Families across Taiwan continue to engage in an ancient tradition of offering up ritual feasts to their ancestors. One clan has been performing these rites in the northern city of Taoyuan for over two ...

The island’s world-leading ICT and semiconductor sectors have come under the spotlight following a series of high-profile cyberattacks. In late March, Taiwanese tech hardware giant Acer reportedly was ...

Taiwan’s ubiquitous night markets are cleaning up their act, becoming more environmentally friendly, providing better entertainment options, and exploring new markets to accommodate the island’s ...

The complex sequence of inputs, outputs, and processes involved in producing the components powering virtually all modern electronic equipment is exposed to many risks that industry experts say must ...

Huaxin Street, also known as “Little Burma,” is home to a diverse group of Burmese Chinese restaurant owners, each with a fascinating backstory. On most afternoons, Henry Wong and friends sit outside ...

While evolving from outdoor performances in villages and city neighborhoods to television and the internet, budaixi has maintained its popularity. Puppet theater’s rich history throughout Asia is well ...

Rarely does Taiwan have a moment to bask in the international spotlight, but a major such opportunity is coming this summer. From August 19 to 30, Taipei and neighboring cities will host the 29th ...

If there’s one thing nearly every town in Taiwan seems to have, it’s a delicacy it claims as its own. In some cases, the association seems contrived. But when it comes to Chiayi, its claim to fame is ...

Although insects are not as big a part of Taiwanese food traditions as they are in some other parts of the world, a handful of companies and individuals are trying to bring this fledgling food trend ...